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Port Austin township, MI vs Ocean Shores, WA

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- Ocean Shores spends 6.2% less per student than Port Austin township.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% higher in Ocean Shores than in Port Austin township. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocean Shores had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Port Austin township
 Port Austin township, MIOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,625$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,711  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,732$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock42584573
 Students per Counselor1157  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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